Senior Mainframe Developer (Hybrid)

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Brookfield
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Mainframe Developer (Hybrid) If you are like us, you have big ideas. At Cognizant, we're exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value by connecting people with things, insights, and experience. Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you! Role: Senior Mainframe Developer Experience: Minimum 8 to 10+ years of solid experience. Job Location: Candidates need to be willing to work in a Hybrid model from the Client's office in Brookfield - WI, Hopkins - MN and/or Irving - TX Must Have Qualifications * Mainframe Sort/Compare Utilities, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, Git, IDZ, Mainframe Focus. * Application enrichment & upgrade services / IBM Mainframe Utilities, CICS, VSAM, JCL, DB2, Cobol. Responsibilities * The Engineering Manager will oversee the development and maintenance of IBM Mainframe systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. * With a focus on CICS, VSAM, JCL, DB2, and Cobol, the role requires a strategic approach to managing projects and teams. * Experience in Cards & Payments is beneficial, enhancing the ability to drive innovation in financial services. * The position is hybrid, with occasional travel required. * Candidate should also have very good knowledge and be hands-on in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2. * Need to support offshore teams. Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $65K - $117K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off * 401(k) plan and contributions * Long-term/Short-term Disability * Paid Parental Leave * Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. *

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